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Kasabian curry favour with Leicester ex-pats in Sydney
A former Leicester man's dream came true as he shared his wife's home- made curry with members of Kasabian.John Ram, originally from Rushey Mead, told the Mercury last month how he was eagerly awaiting...
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How do Leicester City compare to Premier League's big spenders?
The enormous size of the step up from the Football League to the Premier League could not be more evident, even before a ball has been kicked.Last season, the talk around the Championship was dominated...
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Live: Traffic and travel updates for Leicester and Leicestershire
7.26am: Temporary lights are still in place on the A47 Hinckley Rd, near to Western Park/Westfield Rd. Motorists are warned to avoid.For more local and national travel information and weather updates...
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Straw bailer destroyed in Countesthorpe farm fire
Firefighters were called on to tackle a blaze at a farm when a straw bailer caught fire.Crews from Wigston and Leicester attended the incident, at Soars Lodge Farm, in Foston Road, near Countesthorpe,...
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National Relaxation Day: Key Leicestershire figures tell us how they de-stress
It can be difficult to find time to unwind, but today you have the perfect excuse to put your feet up.It is National Relaxation Day – a helpful reminder to slow down and take a break from the busy...
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A-Level results: Keiran defies all the odds to get university place
Keiran Boot-Lewis had more than your average workload to contend with during his A-levels.The 17-year-old's mum, Vicky, was diagnosed with cancer on his 16th birthday and he became a carer for her.Yet,...
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Mouth-watering opening as Leicester Tigers welcome Ulster in Champions Cup
Leicester Tigers fans can look forward to a mouth-watering opening to the inaugural European Rugby Champions Cup campaign.Tigers host Ulster in their first group game, which is set for Welford Road on...
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A-level student is 'the happiest guy alive' after passing exams second time...
After failing his exams two years ago, Ugo Oloto has turned his life around and secured a place studying pharmacy at university.The 19-year-old student at Regent College, near Leicester city centre,...
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Leicester City pair are injury worries, but Knockaert is in training
Anthony Knockaert has given Leicester City an injury boost ahead of tomorrow's season-opener against Everton by returning to training.The Frenchman has recovered from an ankle injury he picked up in...
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Leicester City still in the hunt for Esteban Cambiasso, says Nigel Pearson
Leicester City remain in the hunt for Argentine midfielder Esteban Cambiasso, manager Nigel Pearson has confirmed.City have registered their interest in signing the highly decorated 33-year-old, who is...
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Flame-haired A-Level student aiming for a career in the fire service
Flame-haired student Emma Betney will not be following her friends to university – instead, she hopes to begin training as a firefighter in October.The 18-year-old, who picked up a B in French, Cs in...
View ArticleLeicestershire Foxes looking to secure quarter-final place in the Royal...
Leicestershire Foxes will travel to Manchester next Thursday knowing that a win over Lancashire will secure a place in the quarter-finals of the Royal London One-Day Cup.The Foxes moved into fourth...
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Glenfield Road play group marks 40th anniversary
A children's play charity started by mums and dads on an estate in the 1970s has celebrated its 40th birthday.The youngsters, volunteers, staff and parents of New Parks Play Association marked the...
View ArticleTalented artists are centre stage at Curve
Young artists showed off their talent during a day of free art workshops and performances.The Showcase Day at Curve, Leicester, was the culmination of the third and final year of the theatre's Young...
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Muslim quits UKIP after online racism
A senior member of Leicester's UKIP branch has quit claiming he had suffered online racial abuse at the hands of another party supporter.Ismail Patel complained to UKIP bosses about messages he had...
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Gipsy family in appeal over site in Waltham on the Wolds, near Melton
A gipsy family is appealing against an enforcement notice after the local council refused planning permission to convert a field into a caravan site.Rabb Truswell wants to turn a 2.3-acre area of land,...
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A host of attractions ensure Saffron Summer Fete is big success
Thousands of residents and families enjoyed activities at a fun-filled event in Leicester.The annual Saffron Summer Fete took place last Saturday and attracted more than 3,000 people.There were many...
View ArticleTown set to turn off street lights
Over half of a town's street lights are to be dimmed or turned off for part of the night to save money.Leicestershire County Council said 2,577 of the 4,980 lights in Loughborough will be affected,...
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Work begins on Brooksby Melton College's major development plan
Work is progressing on a Leicestershire college's new teaching and agricultural facilities as part of a £27.7million investment.Brooksby Melton College (BMC) is extending and improving its agricultural...
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Niall O'Brien column: We owe ourselves a winning performance
Surrey are the visitors to Grace Road today as we return to the County Championship programme. After our thumping down at the Kia Oval in June, we owe ourselves a big performance.We did not come to...
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